Are you Ready for ‘My Little Juan’

When Juan Dela Cruz premiered on Philippine television Coco Martin was not to be found. Of course, the story has to start from his birth which came with epic animated history of the 'Bakal na Krus', his parents romance and the back story of the villains. Later on its first week run, Izzy Canillo entered the picture with a fresh, witty and adorable performance as the little Juan.

As a little Juan, he's been doing a lot of unintended mischief around town and the people just fall in love with the little kiddo even to the point of not wanting Coco Martin to enter the picture just yet. But of course, the story has to progress but fortunately, Abs-Cbn is bringing back Izzy Canillo in My Little Juan.

“My Little Juan” features the story of Juan’s whole childhood and his exciting adventures with Fr. Cito (Jaime Fabregas) before he became a full-fledged superhero. It is directed by Darnel Villaflor.

Don’t miss the grand premiere of “My Little Juan,” on Monday, 2:45pm, after “It’s Showtime” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold.

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A Moment In Time Flops in Box Office, Expectations and Standard

Get real people who loves Star Cinema, Coco Martin and Julia Montes. It was never really about your fandom or whatever you call it. The problem is the movie and the thing is A Moment In Time flopped in both expectations and box office! If you recall most Star Cinema opening salvo rake hundred millions in the box office and double the ticket sales if it were a Valentines movie and A Moment In Time is both but it grossed only P63.43 million. Why?

Disappointed Coco is Disappointed.

The reason why is probably the CocoJul loveteam has lost their momentum caused by the gap of Walang Hanggan's finale and the release of their movie. Bad reviews of the "so-so" movie did not help as well. And that's exactly why Star Cinema is hell bent to promoting or rather milking the Kathniel love team for their first feature film 'Must Be Love'.

And then, after that, if Must Be Love flops! They still have the Laida Magtalas and John Lloyd Cruz movie end of this month. I know you'd argue P60-m is still a decent box office gross but get real people, with Star Cinema and some people out there who buzzes whenever the film outfit reaches a certain hundred million - this gross of A Moment In Time - even if it reaches P70-M or P80-M by its 4th week has already flopped based on the standard set by Star Cinema.

If only Star Cinema would let go of the formula. That's not gonna happen though. OTJ's case is rare though! That's where Star Cinema would redeem itself. Hahaha

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Coco Martin Bags Youth Role Model of the Year Award

Coco Martin is far from his dark and sexy roots in indie cinema as he has become a mainstream actor.  And the Juan Dela Cruz lead star has been awarded more and more recognitions in the bright and glamorous world of mainstream entertainment. Just recently, Coco Martin won the Youth Role Model of the Year award from  Familya Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina for the 93rd Las Familias Unidars,'Most Outstanding Personality in Philippine Television' from the 1st EdukCircle MOPiP TV Awards, and Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Single Drama/Telemovie Program’ from the Golden Screen TV Awards 2012 for his remarkable performance in the ‘Kamao’ episode of “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

Like Coco, his top-rating superhero drama series is also getting lots of love from the audience as it scored a very high and competitive national tv rating. According to the latest Kantar Media Rating, Juan Dela Cruz garnered 36.1% national tv ratings compared to its rival program India by GMA-7 which only got 22.1%. Meanwhile, “Juan dela Cruz” will surely keep its avid viewers glued on their TV screens as the ‘bakal na krus’ slowly changes Juan’s life.

Is Juan ready to accept the responsibilities as the cross’ protector? How will the mysterious character of Julian (Eddie Garcia) affect Juan’s mission?Don’t miss the exciting adventures of Philippine television’s newest superhero “Juan dela Cruz” weeknights after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida.

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Juan Dela Cruz Hits Highest TV Rating at 40.5%

I wouldn't go as far as saying that Juan Dela Cruz is a great series. For me, it had an unsteady but good enough start to wow everyone. And that alone, may be enough to get hooked with this TV series. It's been two weeks after its premiere and I must say things haven't changed. The production is still of high quality and the story just keeps on getting better. No doubt it has conquered in Philippine TV Ratings! 

Based on the latest data from Kantar Media last Tuesday, Juan Dela Curz was the no. 1 overall Philippine TV program with a 40.5% national tv ratings. It is almost 23 points higher than its rival program by GMA-7, 'Indio' which only got 17.6%.

Meanwhile, Coco was just about to discover about his real identity and the truth about Aswangs. Never miss the exciting adventures of the newest Superhero Juan Dela Cruz portrayed by the Indie and Teleserye Prince, Coco Martin.

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Coco Martin Meets Kaloka-Like Choco Martin

During a party held Tuesday in celebration to the successful premiere night of Star Cinema's A Moment in Time, the acclaimed Kapamilya actor Coco Martin (Juan Dela Cruz) meets his kaloka-like Santi Felix who won as "Choco Martin" in the hit celebrity look-alike portion of the noontime show It's Showtime.

When Felix was interviewed he mentioned that he usually get mistaken to be Coco Martin when he goes out to party. Coco Martin also shared that if he had known Santi Felix earlier, he would have recommended him as double to his teleserye "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin" where he played twins.

You know what! This Kaloka-Like segment of Showtime is really going to make everyone karayzee! Choco Martin may be one of the most notable Kaloka-likes that has graced the new segment but there are a lot more others to discover and to get amused to.

I've been trying to find a copy of the video when this Santi Felix was in Showtime but to no avail, we couldn't see any video uploaded online. However, when Marc Logan featured the new segment on his Tv Patrol report we spotted a few seconds of Yummy-ness via Coco Martin's impersonator - Choco Martin, among others. Here's the video, watch it!

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Juan Dela Cruz First Week Run Gets You Hooked!

There's some dark irresistible magic the makers of Juan Dela Cruz has poured into the new tv series. A magic that made the Half-Tagabantay and Half-Aswang superhero concept work! There's charm in the first week episode of which will start a new chapter tonight.

In the first week run, we meet lovable characters such as the young Juan played by the witty and smart Izzy Canillo.We also meet the loving Father Cito, the viscous clan of Aswangs, Rosario and the comical Ms. Gina Pareno as Lola Belen.

The story is kinda gearing towards some good action, romance and drama! The animation at the beginning gives a good first impression and every scene treated cinematically. It's also shot in HD! Which makes the effect kinda looked bad though but passable because this is a TV series.

All in all, I think we're up to a good start for this series. And I'm afraid I'm hooked!

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Coco Martin and Julia Montes Kissing Scene in A Moment In Time

While I'm a big fan of Walang Hanggang, I missed some episodes of which Daniel and Katarina may have kissed. But since Julia Montes is still a minor I'm moved to think no smooch happened on that series. But with A Moment In Time, they revealed that the two indeed kissed.

Coco Martin even teased in an interview with Pep.ph "Ewan ko kung nagustuhan niya rin.".

Well, Julia Montes is not getting any younger in fact the 17 years old actress will have her grand debut this year.

Coco Martin also shared some funny stuff during the shoot of his first ever on screen kiss with Julia.

“May kissing scene kasi kami.  Ang tendency, siyempre, si Lola, hindi pa siya sanay na nakikitang ganoon si Julia.  Siyempre, first time naman na ginawa ni Julia yung ganoong bagay.“Siyempre si Lola, tutok na tutok.“E, natatawa ako, si Direk [Manny Palo] at saka si Kuya Rondel [Lindayag], yung creative po namin, siko ng siko si Lola kasi siya ang natatakot para kay Julia.  E, ako naman, artista lang ako.  Kung ano ang sinabi ng director, yun lang po ang ginagawa ko.”

Source: PEP

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Upcoming New Abs-Cbn Programs for 2013

ABS-CBN announced their 11 upcoming and new programs for the first quarter of 2013 during the Thanksgiving Trade Party for Advertisers. The line-up of shows highlights Kris Aquino and Anne Curtis return to Primetime Bida for 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw' and the birth of a new Filipino superhero 'Juan Dela Cruz'.

Here are ABS-CBN's upcoming new programs for the first quarter of 2013:

Primetime Bida:
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw - Anne Curtis, Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla
Apoy Sa Dagat - Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo and Angel Aquino
May Isang Pangarap - Vina Morales, Carmina Villaroel and two new singing child stars
Juan dela Cruz - Coco Martin, Erich Gonzales, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Albert Martinez

Kapamilya Gold:
Carlo J. Caparas' Dugong Buhay - Ejay Falcon, Arjo Atayde and Jed Montero
MMK Classics - past episodes of Asia's longest-running drama anthology, Maalaala Mo Kaya

Game/Reality/Musical/Variety
Minute to Win It - hosted Luis Manzano
Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 - hosted by Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford

Asianovelas:

You're Still The One - Shin Eun Kyung, Kim Seung Soo, Wang Bit Na, Song Jae Hee
A Thousand Days' Promise - Soo Ae, Kim Rae Won, Jung Yoo Mi, Lee Sang Woo, Park Yoohwan
Rooftop Prince - Park Yoochun, Han Ji Min, Jung Yoo Mi, Lee Tae Sung

Check out the video 

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